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Rotary mechanisms: windmills

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Why this, why now

This unit introduces knowledge of simple rotary mechanisms that create movement. Pupils will investigate how windmills work, consider sail design, and produce a working model that will be tested for stability and movement.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Rotary mechanisms: windmills

This unit introduces knowledge of simple rotary mechanisms that create movement. Pupils will investigate how windmills work, consider sail design, and produce a working model that will be tested for stability and movement.

8 lessons
  1. Selecting an axle for a windmill
  2. Using wind
  3. Testing wind sails
  4. Select materials for wind sails
  5. Make a windmill
  6. Rotary motion
  7. Presenting final designs
  8. Finishing and testing windmill mechanisms